Film Lens
Manor is a Canadian documentary directed by Martin Fournier and Pier-Luc Latulippe, focusing on the residents of Gaulin Manor in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec. This former hotel has been transformed into a transitional housing facility for former psychiatric patients at risk of homelessness. The film captures the lives of these individuals as they navigate their circumstances while facing the impending closure and demolition of the facility for redevelopment.
The documentary premiered at the 2015 Montreal International Documentary Festival and was released commercially in 2016. It provides a candid look at the residents' experiences and the impact of losing their home, emphasizing the urgent need for supportive housing solutions for vulnerable populations.
Why Watch
- •Meet the residents of Gaulin Manor in Quebec.
- •Find out why Gaulin Manor is closing and being demolished.
- •See the impact of housing loss on former psychiatric patients.
Did You Know
•Gaulin Manor was once a hotel before becoming a housing facility.
•The film won the Prix Iris for Best Documentary Film in 2017.
•Manor received an honorable mention from the Magnus Isaccson Award jury at RIDM.
•The film was nominated for Best Cinematography and Best Editing at the Quebec Cinema Awards.
Perfect For
Mental health advocacyCanadian documentary fansHousing policy discussions